Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-05-10

the sustenance requisite for defense and
attack, and won victories. He has re-
ceived his reward for all OF his labOrs, oil
of his services, and all of his kindness.
The very men he nurtured have prepared
his grave and wrecked his strength and
usefulness. We venture the prediction
that in the course OF time the aforesaid
grave may be occupied by the makers and
the occupancy be the more bitter with the
reflection we did dig it for another. "
MdriiRSbTg IadepeRdeRt.
The contest has been long, and we might
add, bitter, over the selection of Senator
to succeed Mr.. Camden, who retires to
private life with the best wishes of all our
citizens, irrespective of party. He has for
many years past filed with the highest
ability the highest trust which could be
conferred by the people of West Virginia,
and how well and faithfully he has per
formed those duties are facts in our pollt-
zeal history which are familiar to all. MIR.
Camden has done more for the State oi
West Virginia perhaps than any other man
within its borders. If any man was en-
titled 10 this position as reward for ser
vices rendered, then was Alr. Camden pre-
eminently the man for Standardization
Democrat.
Judge Faulkner is among the brightest
men of the Democratic party IN the State,
he is an excellent lawyer and has been an
impartial, painstaking and praisewOrthy
Judge. IL Mr. Lucas locks horns with
him in a contest the fight will he very in
teresting and warm.-UdrtiRS6arg Iade-
pendent.
Judge Faulkner's election to the exalted
station of United States Senator is the hap
pest solution of the late trouble that
could have possibly occurred. He will be
equally acceptable to the men who COM
posed the late wings of the party. TO the
rank and file of Democracy, who have
longed for such solution, he will he es-
pecially acceptable. Now that harmony
has been restored in the ranks of the party
and its future outlook brighter than sim
liar one for many years, the Democrats
should not sit down with feeling OF safe
ty, but add complete organization to that
OF amicable feeling, and prepare TO give
hattie to the ever present foe, the Repub-
hcanS. The enthusiasm engendered by
the recent restoration of harmony should
BE- not only maintained, but REINFORCED,
and it's motion accelerated, for the cam
paign of 1888 is near ut hand.-CbdrIestoR
Star.
While sincerely regretting the defeat OF
Mr.. Camden, we congratulate Judge Faulk-
ner rs we'll as the people Of the entire State
ON his election, and earnestly hope and be
L Al nj
good feeling and harmony in the ranks OF
the Democratic party of this State such rs
has not existed for years past.-FdirmOH
MdCr.
Mr.. Camden's letter of withdrawal is in
good spirit and TO the point. 1t is brief,
but shows a party fealty that few men pos
seSs. In withdrawing from the contest
and allowing another to be elected Mr..
Camden gives but additional proof Of his
sound Democracy and devotion to party
which has demanded many sacrifices Of
MIN in the past. Mr.. Camden has his own
party respect and that OF his political OPP
pOuents at the close of this remarkable
and protracted contest; something that is
worth having though seldom had. We
doubt If there is another man living who
tOult nave iud'lt NJ SttllLl - CollSSN 'iS@'tiho1
such odds as Mr.. Camden did and come 50
near winning We all admire q gallant
fighter and Mr.. Camden has certainly won
the respect of friends and foes by the re-
markable contest he made.-PdrkerSJurg
Journal.
Mr.. Camden is not before the people
now. Ii is fair to him, and to the Legis-
lature Of West Virginia, to say again what
the HltcHigsHccr said at the close of the
regular session: There has been nothing
to show that he tried to buy votes or that
anybody was willing to sell his vote. In
view Of the bribery scandals in other
St9tcs, it plcases our State pride to be able
to say this Of rich man who desired a
high place, and Of the Legislature, chiefly
composed of poor men, that had the giving
-UhcCiiHg igteNigcRcCr.